tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post1060253277795055397..comments2023-04-06T10:35:16.802-04:00Comments on The Beautiful Matters: The long and tall of itDeborah Montgomeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-44168841852988520592014-05-16T18:08:58.441-04:002014-05-16T18:08:58.441-04:00That's a very interesting yarn piece -- it has...That's a very interesting yarn piece -- it has great texture from a distance, and an interesting stitch. I'm glad you have it. It does look good on the back of the couch, and is the right length for that. What a dessert! Yummy!M.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09205619221345704689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-56573302846854819922014-05-03T07:22:24.993-04:002014-05-03T07:22:24.993-04:00Isn't it fun when a commenter provides an answ...Isn't it fun when a commenter provides an answer? We had one similar that I am ashamed to say was tossed. Enjoy yours! <br />Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-85070609405277014712014-04-29T17:59:24.653-04:002014-04-29T17:59:24.653-04:00Such a sweet memory of your grandmother. My husban...Such a sweet memory of your grandmother. My husband's grandmother made white crib blankets for each grandchild, and they are precious to all of us. Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15693740448978729377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-86736196956146634972014-04-29T10:49:43.400-04:002014-04-29T10:49:43.400-04:00Your kitty is adorable! Hummingbirds back already?...Your kitty is adorable! Hummingbirds back already? I don't have anything with nectar yet (unless the daffodils fit the bill) so not expecting to see them. The Baltimore orioles have returned, though. I read once that they come through our area in April and they're looking for their delicacy of grape jelly, so I put my feeder up a couple of weeks ago and indeed they came! Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09792341123595520130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-52184207761653538432014-04-29T07:34:25.831-04:002014-04-29T07:34:25.831-04:00I'll bet that she DID make that to fit over / ...I'll bet that she DID make that to fit over / cover everyone sitting on the couch in the evenings. It's beautiful! I know that they are durable ...my grandmother made one as a Christmas gift one year and it covered us / little boys every winter for years. I still have it. It's been washed a bazillion times and is still going strong :) <br /><br />That dessert is amazing!!! Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-46655887720550870022014-04-29T00:09:30.800-04:002014-04-29T00:09:30.800-04:00That's a beautiful blanket! She seems to have...That's a beautiful blanket! She seems to have a pattern of color even if she did use leftovers! It would also look pretty folded at the end of bed like a throw. It's amazing! xoxoButterfly 8)(8 Bungalow https://www.blogger.com/profile/12407401010841427366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-44269700751065681992014-04-28T16:18:08.491-04:002014-04-28T16:18:08.491-04:00Simply lovely and so colorful :) And your meal sou...Simply lovely and so colorful :) And your meal sounds divine! You have my mouth watering :)<br /><br />Hugs to you, sweet lady!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389136708128457239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-62764610900293007302014-04-28T14:14:18.780-04:002014-04-28T14:14:18.780-04:00OK...I'm going to date myself now and tell you...OK...I'm going to date myself now and tell you I KNOW how those kind of afghans were used. ;>) They were designed to be used over the back of a sofa, just like you show in your picture, or as a bed runner across the end of a bed. I'll even wager that your grandma's afghan was purchased as a kit(I worked for a craft company back then who sold stuff like this) as the blue is used throughout the afghan. These were all the rage in the late 60's early 70'sNancyhttp://www.carolanguesthouse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-34108045906092998942014-04-27T15:20:54.825-04:002014-04-27T15:20:54.825-04:00Wow Deborah, the afghan is so colorful and it has ...Wow Deborah, the afghan is so colorful and it has so many color changes in it! Your grandmother did a beautiful job making it and back then I think everything bright and colorful was popular. I have 3 afghans that were in my husbands family and we have now and they have a lot of bright colors too. I use them for laying on the coach and in my bedroom when I'm cold at night in the winter. The dessert is huge and so glad you all got to share it. I bet it tasted delicious. Have a nice Sunday.<br />JulieJulie's Lifestylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13804692908534378507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-15362092163433085692014-04-27T13:35:56.530-04:002014-04-27T13:35:56.530-04:00That looks like a dessert worth sharing - what a s...That looks like a dessert worth sharing - what a size it must have been before being cut four ways!Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-47068313779217166952014-04-27T08:45:30.535-04:002014-04-27T08:45:30.535-04:00I used to crochet afghans like that when I was fir...I used to crochet afghans like that when I was first married- that was the seventies and early eighties. I still have one of them and every time I look at it I wonder what in the world I was thinking to make it so long. Have a blessed Sunday!Coloring Outside the Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15289093479063221765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-73926414483497721322014-04-27T00:51:05.934-04:002014-04-27T00:51:05.934-04:00Oh, what a treasure to have your Grandmother's...Oh, what a treasure to have your Grandmother's afghan! It is very striking with it's graphic design and colors. Maybe it was made to drape at the foot of a bed? That desert is amazing - it's a good thing you decided to only order one! Love the blog kitty and her pretty shoe. xo KarenKaren @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-5308577905014027582014-04-26T22:09:40.659-04:002014-04-26T22:09:40.659-04:00Oh my that dessert! It looks delicious but defini...Oh my that dessert! It looks delicious but definitely suited to split between 4 people. :o) What it is?Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02721919043603767131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-299110212724041562014-04-26T20:47:08.029-04:002014-04-26T20:47:08.029-04:00LOL...this is a funny one, my friend! I think is ...LOL...this is a funny one, my friend! I think is probably for Reading or napping in the couch to cover her 'knees?' Anyway, it's a treasure because it was done by your grandma, plus I love the colors!<br />Hope you are having a nice weekend.<br /><br />FABBYFABBY'S LIVINGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027781738558115533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-79526986266882499432014-04-26T18:46:58.148-04:002014-04-26T18:46:58.148-04:00I love the afghan! But like you, I wonder why she ...I love the afghan! But like you, I wonder why she made it so long. There's probably a good reason! Your dessert is killer. Thank goodness you didn't each order one. Miss Dishywoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04794780623279029363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-67031393032948816402014-04-26T17:48:08.929-04:002014-04-26T17:48:08.929-04:00Great treasure - I love handmade textiles of any k...Great treasure - I love handmade textiles of any kind. That would be a great one for in the garden on a cool day/night. My husband's a tall guy and always complains the 60" throws are too short. He'd love the longer length. He'd also love that tall dessert . ;)Rita C at Panoplyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351306074493103021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-66636841690060206952014-04-26T17:13:16.135-04:002014-04-26T17:13:16.135-04:00I don't remember long and narrow afghans from ...I don't remember long and narrow afghans from the 70's but would think they might be for people having a nap on the couch. Now the cake, that is decadent ,and TALL.<br />The hummingbirds should make it to our part of Ontario within a couple of weeks if they're in Michigan now so I'll get my feeders out and cleaned up.Judith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-18984746833726100062014-04-26T17:08:01.178-04:002014-04-26T17:08:01.178-04:00OK, this is hilarious...I have an afghan my grandm...OK, this is hilarious...I have an afghan my grandmother crocheted in the 70's...long and narrow, JUST like yours!!! Hope all is well - I haven't been keeping up on my blog reading like I should - hopefully May proves a little less hectic! XOXOTanya https://www.blogger.com/profile/10949961269443532464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-62548174045200331132014-04-26T14:45:38.402-04:002014-04-26T14:45:38.402-04:00Such a treasure from your grandmother. My grandmo...Such a treasure from your grandmother. My grandmother used to quilt and some of the fabrics weren't my favorite, but she was frugal and that's what she had to use. Now I adore them- all of them. They've aged beautifully and are SO soft. Whenever anyone is sick or injured we lay a "Nana" blankie on them.:) Looks like you had a fabulous time on your trip! Lorimysteryhistorymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05120214042929404248noreply@blogger.com